Habitat and Biology: Frequents coral patches in lagoons and outer reef slopes in about 2-40 m depth. Feeds mainly on crustaceans, occasionally on small fishes, cephalopods and holothurians.

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.
Remarks: The blacktail snapper, Lutjanus fulvus is with its fine grey-yellow colouration, is one of the most attractive snappers. Although by no means rare, it is much less than the related L. bohar, L. gibbus and L. kasmira.